Cordelia age 3

This little sweetheart is 3 now. Her mom is amazing, she made all the dresses in these photos! Cordelia was so good for her photo session. Well, she has had some practice, it was her 6th photo session with me! Since I've had my son he has made me a better photographer. What a gift! I have learned how a 2 or 3 year old thinks. I never knew before Jesse came along and would just go to photo sessions assuming the child would cooperate. I always have a plan now with this age. Yes I do use candy to bribe a little, I've learned that too, but kids who have photo sessions every year do remember me. I always bring them something special whether it's a ball of a special color to incorporate or a goodie bag. This way they look forward to their session year after year. Cordelia was so sweet. I took a plastic Easter egg, put two plastic rings in it and hid it in a bush. It was a fun game for her and when she opened it she ran over to her mom and gave her one of the rings and the biggest hug! Such a sweet child.

laughing Jesse

A few new pics of my handsome fellow. Now that Jesse is 6 months old he laughs, smiles and loves to play. I have to admit the newborn phase was really hard for me but now things are easier. Jesse is so happy and I love every minute with him. I want to hold onto these next few months. I know they are going to be the best age.

Alex's 2 year portrait

I photographed Alex's two year portrait session last week. He has grown up so much since I last saw him. A little less scared of the camera this year- I got lots of laughs and giggles. He likes to be tickled and held by his parents. I love to see the progression of time in these sessions and look back to the one year portrait.

Ruby and Addison's portraits at Morris Arboretum

I love photographing the Schwelm family! I can't even count how many times they have had me capture the family! There's the wedding, the dog, the pregnancy photos, and two children's birthday portraits. This shoot was for Ruby who just turned three and is getting so big. We went to the Morris Arboretum to run around and have fun. These two are so sweet and full of joy!

Ciaran's portraits at age 3

I photographed my friend's son Ciaran in the new studio. It's almost Ciaran's 3rd birthday and he is such a little man now. He is outgoing and full of smiles and such a good sport about having his photos taken.